Financial Assistance

Patches of Light provides vital financial assistance to families in Gunnison, CO, who are navigating the challenging waters of catastrophic health issues while facing financial difficulties. We offer support that includes help with utilities, housing assistance, gas and grocery cards, ensuring that families can focus on their child's recovery without the added stress of financial burdens. Our application process is conducted through hospital staff to maintain confidentiality and verify needs, taking approximately 2-3 weeks for consideration. While we are committed to providing assistance, our policy requires that communication regarding applications must come solely from medical professionals, helping us uphold the privacy of families in distress. To streamline the process, applicants are encouraged to follow up with an email confirming the submission of their request, as this helps us address any potential technological issues and facilitates timely application processing.